Pandemic exposed ‘weaknesses’ in health systems, says G20

THE coronavirus pandemic has exposed “systemic weaknesses” in global health systems, the G20 said today, but there was no mention of Washington’s contentious decision to halt World Health Organisation (WHO) funding.

The statement came after health ministers from the 20 most advanced economies held a virtual meeting yesterday hosted by the group’s current president Saudi Arabia following criticism the institution was slow to address the pandemic.